Location: Durham, North CarolinaBio: Kelsea McLain is a native Texan living in and loving North Carolina. She had an abortion in 2010 and since has done everything she can to fight back against abortion stigma. She founded the Triangle for Choice clinic escort program in Raleigh in 2012 as a response to the harassment she endured during her own abortion experience. In addition to coordinating a rock star team of clinic defenders, she currently serves as Vice Chair on the Carolina Abortion Fund board of directors. In her spare time she loves crafting, snark, and petting every possible dog and cat she can find.Abortion Story Summary: I spent several years in college teaching safer sex classes and assumed that my personal knowledge would somehow magically protect me from an unwanted pregnancy. I suffered from the idea that “smart, educated” women don’t need abortions and I must admit, was pretty harsh on myself when I realized abortion would be a part of my life experience. Even after making my choice, it took years for me to accept that my reasons and my choice were moral, valid, and worthy of being shared. I want to do whatever I can to make sure those who find themselves pregnant and unwilling can confidently make their choices, heads held high, without struggling to forgive and love themselves.

In 2010, I discovered I was pregnant. This news came as a bit of a shock to me: I spent several years in college teaching safer sex classes and assumed that my personal knowledge would somehow magically protect me from an unwanted pregnancy. I suffered from the idea that “smart, educated” women don’t need abortions … Continue reading →